Rock-a-bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody

by Al Jolson

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(C)Rock a bye your ba by (Em7)with a (Dm7)Dix ie (G7)mel o dy.

(Dm7)When you (G7)croon, (Dm7)croon a (G7)tune (C)from the (Am)heart of (D7)Dix ie.

Just hang my cra dle, mam my, mine,

right on that Mas on (A7)Dix on Line.

And swing it (Am)from Vir gin ia to Ten nes see with all the love that’s in ya.

(C)Weep no more my la dy, (Em7)sing that (Dm7)song a (G7)gain for me.

And Old Black Joe

just as though you (E7)had me on your knee.

A mil lion ba by kiss es I’ll de liv er the min ute that you sing the “Swan ee (G7)Riv (G)er.” (C)Rock a bye your rock a bye ba by with a (D7)Dix ie (G7)mel o (C)dy.

(C)Rock a bye your ba by (Em7)with a (Dm7)Dix ie (G7)mel o dy.

(Dm7)When you (G7)croon, (Dm7)croon a (G7)tune (C)from the (Am)heart of (D7)Dix ie.

Just hang my cra dle, mam my, mine,

right on that Mas on (A7)Dix on Line.

And swing it (Am)from Vir gin ia to Ten nes see with all the love that’s in ya.

(C)Weep no more my la dy, (Em7)sing that (Dm7)song a (G7)gain for me.

And Old Black Joe

just as though you (E7)had me on your knee.

A mil lion ba by kiss es I’ll de liv er the min ute that you sing the “Swan ee (G7)Riv (G)er.” (C)Rock a bye your rock a bye ba by with a (D7)Dix ie (G7)mel o (C)dy.

(C)dy!

Rock-a-bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody by Al Jolson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Rock-a-bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody” by Al Jolson in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Rock-a-bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Rock-a-bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.